'Patriots'granted bail
By Kesinee Taengkhiao
The Nation
Published on January 28, 2011
The Criminal Court yesterday granted temporary release to two yellow-shirt leaders, who were arrested last Tuesday in connection with the seizure of two Bangkok airports in 2008.
Chaiwat Sinsuwong and Somboon Thongburan, leaders of the Thai Patriots Network, were released on a bail of Bt600,000 and Bt200,000 respectively.
In the bail request submitted by their lawyer Sakchai Khemthong, the defendants said they had no plans to avoid arrest or jump bail because Chaiwat, a former industry minister, and Somboon, a former MP and senator, would not want to damage good reputation.
They also argued that they were old - Chaiwat is 60 and Somboon 53 - and had health problems such as high-blood pressure and heart disease, which made it necessary for them to meet their doctors regularly.
The two men - wanted for their role in the seizure of Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports in 2008 -were arrested last Tuesday as they were leading a group of yellow-shirt protesters to submit a petition asking for His Majesty to help end the border conflict with Cambodia.
They did not seek bail when police requested court permission for their detention at the Bangkok Remand Prison on Wednesday last week.
The Thai Patriots Network, which is part of the People's Alliance for Democracy, is rallying outside Government House regarding border conflicts with Cambodia.
The 5 Ws
1. Who was involved in the news?
The Criminal Court and a lawyer Sakchai Khemthong
2. What happened?
The Criminal Court yesterday granted temporary release to two yellow-shirt leaders, who were arrested last Tuesday in connection with the seizure of two Bangkok airports in 2008.
3. When did it happen?
In January 28, 2011
4. Where did it happen?
At The Criminal Court
5. Why did it happen?
Chaiwat Sinsuwong and Somboon Thongburan, leaders of the Thai Patriots Network, were released on a bail of Bt600,000 and Bt200,000 respectively.
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